The young woman, Antoinette Tuff, who convinced a disturbed young man to keep his powder dry is a genuine American champion. Showing empathy, firmness, and clarity she masked her own fears, and saved the lives of school children and teachers. She bravely responded to a situation which many would have avoided.
Antoinette Tuff will be briefly acclaimed in the media, and recognized by political leaders needing a handy and heroic prop. However, in my opinion, the qualities behind her motivations and actions speak of a value system alive and well in our nation. Whether an individual is courageous on a battlefield or in a classroom, we are a better country because the majority of our citizens are heroes. Folks who act from a background strengthened by family, religious, or strong moral values easily out number the bad people. I believe Ms. Tuff acted from the principles of a strong moral compass. Unfortunately, the arts and media community tend to popularize the misdeeds of criminals, and inspire disturbed people lacking a moral code to perform evil acts.
Her actions deserve more attention than the slime balls who randomly shot babies or innocent joggers. As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream " speech we need to consider Ms. Tuff as a modern day King. She didn't use violence or the threat of violence to disable a potential tragedy. Rather, she used logic, calmness, and understanding. Dr. King would celebrate the actions of this brave young heroine.
We are a blessed nation for Antoinette Tuff and the millions of other good people who keep our country a more civilized place. Hopefully, more Americans will unleash their heroism, and keep the barbarians from taking control of our homeland. Hopefully, the managers of media and political opportunists will tone down their apologetic and glorification of evil people.
Antoinette Tuff will be briefly acclaimed in the media, and recognized by political leaders needing a handy and heroic prop. However, in my opinion, the qualities behind her motivations and actions speak of a value system alive and well in our nation. Whether an individual is courageous on a battlefield or in a classroom, we are a better country because the majority of our citizens are heroes. Folks who act from a background strengthened by family, religious, or strong moral values easily out number the bad people. I believe Ms. Tuff acted from the principles of a strong moral compass. Unfortunately, the arts and media community tend to popularize the misdeeds of criminals, and inspire disturbed people lacking a moral code to perform evil acts.
Her actions deserve more attention than the slime balls who randomly shot babies or innocent joggers. As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream " speech we need to consider Ms. Tuff as a modern day King. She didn't use violence or the threat of violence to disable a potential tragedy. Rather, she used logic, calmness, and understanding. Dr. King would celebrate the actions of this brave young heroine.
We are a blessed nation for Antoinette Tuff and the millions of other good people who keep our country a more civilized place. Hopefully, more Americans will unleash their heroism, and keep the barbarians from taking control of our homeland. Hopefully, the managers of media and political opportunists will tone down their apologetic and glorification of evil people.
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